Naturopathic Doctor & Lactation Consultant
Laura's passion for health equity, parental health and newborn care led her down her path to become a Naturopathic Doctor and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She studied Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. It was during that time she was introduced to Dr. Jack Newman's International Breastfeeding Centre and the amazing work they do to help families achieve their breast/chestfeeding goals. Inspired, she decided to enrol and complete the necessary steps to become an IBCLC.
Laura's clinical focus in her private practice is with parents in the postpartum period, guiding them with feeding support and promoting infant mental health. Outside of her direct patient care, she trains health workers in Ethiopia (and soon in Haiti with Naturopaths Without Borders + Second Mile Haiti) in the area lactation to build their capacity to support new families in their communities.
She identifies as a mother and a wife and currently spends her time between Toronto, Canada and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Laura's clinical focus in her private practice is with parents in the postpartum period, guiding them with feeding support and promoting infant mental health. Outside of her direct patient care, she trains health workers in Ethiopia (and soon in Haiti with Naturopaths Without Borders + Second Mile Haiti) in the area lactation to build their capacity to support new families in their communities.
She identifies as a mother and a wife and currently spends her time between Toronto, Canada and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
